Molly Robson explains the processes that preceded her preselection for the Springwood electorate. She illustrates the challenges of campaigning and the importance of understanding the issues of the constituency.
David Hamill discusses some of the campaign strategies with a focus on the caucus executive group who worked on policy development. He outlines the role of the caucus executive and how he came to be the caucus secretary. He outlines the role of shadow ministers in campaigning for marginal seats.
David Hamill discusses his time in Opposition following his election. He explains some of the tensions involved in the Labor Party, due to factions and the federal intervention into the Queensland branch of the Labor Party.
David Hamill discusses his endorsement as a Labor candidate for parliament, following his return from Oxford in 1981 and his discussions with another candidate who was also hoping to run.
